iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

AGG tracks an index of US investment-grade bonds. The market-weighted index includes Treasuries, agencies, CMBS, ABS and investment-grade corporates.

Economic growth estimates are stabilizing, with healthy retail sales and job market improvements, suggesting a decent US GDP growth heading into 2025. I maintain a buy rating on AGG, as its yield is significantly higher than cash accounts, despite inflation risks and Fed policy uncertainties. AGG offers broad exposure to investment-grade bonds with a yield to maturity of 4.85%, making it attractive relative to historical averages.

AGG: Close To A 5% Yield, With Cash Just 4.5% (And Falling)

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

Eaton Vance Floating-Rate ETF

iShares Bitcoin Trust

iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF

American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF

iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

The U.S. ETF industry is about to hit a tremendous milestone. Year to date through November 11, $897 billion has flowed into exchange traded funds, according to FactSet data.

A Record Year for ETF Inflows Imminent

Blackrock Flexible Income ETF

Today is Veterans Day. My father served in the army during the Vietnam War.

Bond ETFs Trade on Veterans Day

iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Corporate Ladder ETF

iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladder ETF

iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Tips Ladder ETF

iShares iBonds 1-5 Year Treasury Ladder ETF

On Friday, BlackRock expanded its extensive roster of fixed income ETFs with the launch of four new funds. These fixed income funds all use a laddered strategy comprising assets with maturities lower than six years.

BlackRock Unveils New Suite of Laddered Bond ETFs

Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF

While it's true that the hottest-selling books aren't always the best books in terms of quality, bestsellers are more often than not indicative of books people like to read.

VOO, QQQM, AGG: 3 of the Hottest-Selling ETFs to Own for a Complete Portfolio

JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF

SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF

These ETFs provide different types of income.

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iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF

Alps Smith Core Plus Bond ETF

T Rowe Price US Equity Research ETF

VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF

We love to celebrate ETF milestones at VettaFi, whether it is a well-established ETF hitting an even higher round number or newer products proving that age is not a factor. Last week, the first U.S.-listed ETF, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), crossed a new threshold.

Lots of ETF Milestones to Celebrate

Apple

Agree Realty

AMC Entertainment

American Homes 4 Rent

Alexandria Real Estate Equities

Artesian Resources

CBL & Associates Properties

EastGroup Properties

EPR Properties

NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF

Realty Income Corp

Permian Resources Corp

Rexford Industrial Realty

Simon Property Group

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

Essential Utilities

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Disinflationary trends persist, with CPI showing a steady decline, despite media drama over slightly higher-than-expected figures; energy stocks remain attractive for long-term investors. Realty Income should consider breaking into smaller REITs for better growth. Protectionist tariffs hurt US manufacturing, and labor shortages loom globally.

8 Dividend Stocks On My Buy List As Inflation Keeps Dropping

KraneShares Man Buyout Beta Index ETF

iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF

YieldMaxTM PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF

iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF

This week's ETF Wrap shines the light on bond-fund performance as investors on Thursday weighed fresh inflation and jobless-claims data.

Here's how bond ETFs fared as investors parsed new inflation, jobless-claims data

SPDR Gold Trust

iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF

JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF

PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF

iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

For some people, the early days of the fourth calendar quarter is a good time for reflection. In life and certainly in portfolios.

A Time for Portfolio Reflection

Cullen/Frost Bankers

Global Medical REIT

Sila Realty Trust Inc

The ongoing debate on whether the economy will face a recession or achieve a soft landing continues, with mixed opinions from experts. Despite my longstanding recession prediction, the economic expansion has been extended due to delayed deployment of pandemic-era savings. Tariffs have not benefited American manufacturing, leading to higher input costs, disrupted supply chains, and a slump in manufacturing jobs and output.

7 Dividend Stocks I'm Buying As The Recession Debate Rages

SPDR DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF

Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF

Investors are flocking to bond ETFs this year, according to State Street.

Bond ETF flows this year just topped annual record set in 2021

ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF

Bitwise Bitcoin ETP Trust

Capital Group Dividend Value ETF

Blackrock US Equity Factor Rotation ETF

Ishares Ethereum Trust

Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund

Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Approximately 150 U.S.-listed ETFs gathered more than $1 billion in the first eight months of 2024. As I looked through the leaderboard, a few key themes jumped out.

Active, Crypto & Core ETFs, Oh My

Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond Etf

Given the recent market volatility, investors have been flocking to bonds. With the expectation of rate cuts to come and subsequently falling yields, fixed income investors can complement their current core exposure with the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI).

Complement Your Core Bond Exposure With This Income ETF

In December 2023, I rated BND and AGG as Strong Buys due to economic slowdown and anticipated Fed rate cuts; both ETFs delivered decent returns. I now downgrade BND and AGG to Hold, as the market overreacted to economic data, pricing in more rate cuts than likely. Despite being slightly overpriced, BND and AGG still offer attractive yields (4.16% and 4.22%) for income-focused investors, with minimal downside risk.

BND And AGG: The Best Is Behind Them (Rating Downgrade)

Blackrock High Yield ETF

iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF

Fixed income ETFs continue to gain traction globally. As of August 2024, the asset category managed $2.5 trillion in assets, with iShares managing $1 trillion alone.

iShares Hits $1 Trillion in Fixed Income ETFs Globally

August's PMI print lends further supporting evidence to a Federal Reserve interest rate cut later this month. Investors looking to harness opportunities within broad bonds should consider the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI) for its enhanced tax efficiency and income.

BNDI: Enhanced Bond Tax Efficiency Without Sacrificing Income

Longer-term Treasury and corporate bond rates may have already seen most of their decline, even though Fed Funds rate cuts haven't started. AGG has gained from falling rates in the past year, but capital appreciation could be limited going forward. Monthly dividends also look set to peak in the next year after increasing since 2022.

AGG: Expect Steady Dividends, Minimal Capital Gains Despite Fed Funds Rate Cuts

AGG is diversified and has quality-rated debt, making it a good hedge for equities which are near record highs. Treasuries are offering positive real returns due to inflation's decline, which is in stark contrast to the last couple of years. This ETF is solely focused on US debt, which is offering higher yields than comparable Euro-denominated debt. This suggests relative value.

AGG: The Window For Buying Bonds Is Narrowing (Rating Update)

Doubleline Opportunistic Bond ETF

iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index ETF

Are we going to have a recession? Are we already in a recession?

DoubleLine on Recession, Current Positioning, and U.S. Debt

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF

The U.S. bond market was rising Wednesday, as investors assessed revisions to labor-market data and looked ahead to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech Friday.

Bond ETFs rise after revised jobs data but ‘everybody is waiting for Powell'

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF provides a reasonable balance of income and potential for capital appreciation plus a little dividend growth. The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF doesn't offer capital gains, but it delivers strong, reliable income and plenty of safety.

These 3 Index ETFs Are a Retiree's Best Friend

Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF

iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF

Schwab High Yield Bond ETF

BondBloxx USD High Yield Bond Healthcare Sector ETF

The U.S. high yield bond ETF category has a new asset leader. The iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY) is now the largest high yield bond ETF in the market, with assets totaling $15.9 billion as of Aug.15.

High Yield Bond ETFs Have New Asset Leader

The anticipation of interest rate cuts have been spurring investors to add bonds before yields subsequently fall. Even so, they can still extract yield while adding core bond exposure with the NEOS Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF (BNDI).

Get Bond Appreciation While Still Extracting Yield

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares

ETFs across various categories pulled in $16.1 billion in capital last week, with U.S. equity ETFs leading the way with $9 billion in inflows.

5 Most Loved ETFs of Last Week Amid Market Turmoil

News for iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF ETF (AGG)